contaminated winter
a new feral strain
check my pupils my waste
my pulse my ph
check the soil too
maybe check it again
forbidden season
bite marks and lesions
the wolf like me
the wolf like you
i see it in your eyes
in your blood taste it too
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Your poems are right up my alley. You have a unique voice and a dark humor. Thank you for subscribing. I returned the favor.
How raccoony:)